Lisa Bush, Executive Director of the Sitka Sound Science Center said there are numerous research projects going on in the community about landslides to try and better predict their behavior.

The Center is also working on a landslide warning system to alert residents as quickly as possible. They will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 pm at the University campus in Sitka to explain the project.

The first large cruise ship visits Sitka on May 8th. 2,100 passengers are expected.

The Sitka summer Expo is scheduled for May 4th from 4 to 8 pm. Several businesses will share their products.

Sitka received an award as the Safest City in Alaska. The Chamber of Commerce presented the award.

City Administrator Keith Brady said its great news for Sitka, "A group Safe Wise looks at statistics across the United States and found Sitka to be the safest. It is a big deal for the community."